2025 Ram 1500 Drops Hemi V-8 for New Hurricane Twin-Turbo Six

How Ram 1500 Compares to Its Rivals

The decision to drop the Hemi V-8 engine is a bold one, especially considering that the Ram 1500’s main rivals, the Ford F-150 and the Chevrolet Silverado, still offer V-8 options. However, Ram is not the only one to embrace turbocharged six-cylinder engines, as Ford has been using its EcoBoost V-6 engines for years, and Toyota has recently introduced a twin-turbo V-6 engine for its redesigned Tundra.

Here is a comparison table of the 2025 Ram 1500 and its competitors based on the available information:

As you can see, the 2025 Ram 1500 HO has the most power and torque of any six-cylinder engine in the segment, and it also beats the V-8 engines from Ford and Chevrolet. However, the Ram 1500 SO has power and torque similar to the Ford F-150 5.0L V-8 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 6.2L V-8, which means that it may not have a significant advantage in terms of performance or efficiency.

The Ram 1500’s towing and payload capacities are also competitive but not class-leading. The Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost V-6 has the highest towing capacity of 14,000 lbs, while the Ford F-150 5.0L V-8 has the highest payload capacity of 3,325 lbs. The Ram 1500 HO has a respectable towing capacity of 11,580 lbs and a payload capacity of 2,300 lbs, but it falls short of the Ford F-150 and the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Ram 1500 SO’s towing and payload capacities have not been announced yet, but they are expected to be lower than the HO’s.

The fuel economy ratings of the Ram 1500 are not available yet, but they are likely to be better than the V-8 engines from Ford and Chevrolet and comparable to the EcoBoost and hybrid engines from Ford and Toyota. However, the Ram 1500 will also face competition from the fully electric pickup trucks that are coming to the market, such as the Ford F-150 Lightning, the Chevrolet Silverado EV, the GMC Sierra EV, the Rivian R1T, and the Tesla Cybertruck. These electric trucks will offer zero-emission driving, instant torque, and lower operating costs, but they will also have challenges such as limited range, long charging times, and higher upfront prices.

What Else Is New for the 2025 Ram 1500

The 2025 Ram 1500 is not only about the new Hurricane engines, as it also offers a host of new features and updates that make it more attractive and advanced than ever. Some of the highlights include:

• A new Tungsten trim level that sits atop the lineup and offers the most luxurious and technologically advanced features, such as a 14.5-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch passenger screen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a digital rearview mirror, a head-up display, a dual wireless phone charging pad, a smartphone as a key technology, and a hands-free driving assist system that provides Level 2+ automated driving capability.
• An on-board power inverter that can produce up to two kilowatts and features two covered outlets located inside the bed that allow customers to power items such as lights, television, reciprocating saw, chainsaw, or fan.
• A new high-torque rear axle with a 25-mm-larger ring gear allows for the higher towing and payload capacities of the Hurricane HO engine.
• A redesigned exterior that features a more contemporary and aerodynamic look, with new LED headlights, taillights, and fog lights, a new grille, a new hood, new bumpers, new fender flares, and new wheel designs.
• A refreshed interior that features new materials, colors, and accents, as well as improved ergonomics, storage, and connectivity.
• A new Ram 1500 RHO model will join the lineup in the third quarter of 2024 and will feature the Hurricane HO engine, a sport-tuned suspension, a performance exhaust system, a unique exterior and interior styling, and a 0-60 mph time of less than five seconds.

How Much Does the 2025 Ram 1500 Cost

The 2025 Ram 1500 will be available in seven trim levels: Tradesman, Big Horn, Rebel, Laramie, Longhorn, Limited, and Tungsten. The pricing and availability of each trim level have not been announced yet, but they are expected to be similar to the current model year, which starts at $38,570 for the Tradesman and goes up to $62,070 for the Limited. The Tungsten trim level will likely be the most expensive one, while the RHO model will probably be priced somewhere between the Rebel and the Limited.